Forklift Operator - Experienced - FT

Frito-Lay; Dayville (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Frito-Lay is seeking an Experienced Forklift Operator for full-time work in Dayville, CT. This role involves critical warehouse duties such as safely operating a forklift, loading and unloading products, and maintaining inventory. Candidates should be physically capable, ready to work flexible hours, and open to career growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

401(k) contribution

Health, dental and vision insurance

Financial support for education

Company discounts and perks

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Able to lift 15-50 pounds.
• Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift.
• Load and unload pallets.
• Manage warehouse inventory.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Warehouse Management

Inventory Control

Job description

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Duties

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift to move product around a warehouse. Although you will start out as a Forklift Operator for FritoLay, we are investing in helping you grow with us. This job can open the door to career opportunities with us or our parent company, PepsiCo. In this role, here are some of the frequent tasks you will be doing:

• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification
• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers
• Safely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storage
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Properly manage warehouse inventory by using handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems
• General housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required (e.g. you may be asked to sweep the floor, help clean a trailer, take out the trash, etc.)
  
  

Duties

Forklift Operators are critical to our success at FritoLay! Our Forklift Operators are responsible for a variety of typical warehouse duties, including handling material and operating a forklift to move product around a warehouse. Although you will start out as a Forklift Operator for FritoLay, we are investing in helping you grow with us. This job can open the door to career opportunities with us or our parent company, PepsiCo. In this role, here are some of the frequent tasks you will be doing:

• Safely operate a forklift after training and certification
• Load and unload pallets of product to and from trailers
• Safely place and store product in multi-tiered warehouse storage
• Pick appropriate cases according to order using required technology
• Properly manage warehouse inventory by using handheld scanners and Inventory Control Systems
• General housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks as required (e.g. you may be asked to sweep the floor, help clean a trailer, take out the trash, etc.)
  
  

Qualifications

We are open 24 hours a day, which means you may not have a typical schedule, and our jobs are physical! If you have never worked in a warehouse environment before, you should understand that you will be on your feet for the entirety of your shift. Here are the minimum qualifications of this job:

• You are 18 years of age or older
• You will be required to work on weekends, holidays as well as off shift
• You can lift 15 to 50 pounds with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can stand and walk for extended periods of time with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can climb, bend, reach, stoop, kneel, and stretch for extended periods with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You can repeatedly lift, carry, push, pull, and handle products with or without a reasonable accommodation
• You are willing and able to work at heights using ladders or lifts to access areas of the plant
• You are willing and able to work in an environment that has extreme temperatures, humidity, hazardous/loud equipment, and slippery surfaces
  
  

While the minimum qualifications are all you need to apply, top candidates will also have:

• One year of experience operating a forklift or using equipment in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
  
  

Benefits

As a full-time team member, you will be eligible to receive full company benefits. You can learn more about our benefits on our career site, but here are some of the benefits we offer:

• 401(k) contribution
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Financial support to help obtain a degree
• Company discounts and perks
  
  

Our application takes 20-25 minutes to finish on any device. Our mission is to get you in for an interview instead of jumping through hoops. Just keep an eye on your e-mail, and we will take care of the rest.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available [1] EEO is the Law & View the [2] PepsiCo EEO Policy.

References

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• https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/EEO_is_the_Law.pdf
• https://www.mypepsico.com/ep/common/portal/unprotected/wp-prod/eeo/PepsiCo_HQ_EEO_Policy.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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